Through independent play children can learn how to be self-reliant, creative, imaginative, problem solve and more! Check out this great post about how to have a summer filled with independent play from Active for Life. activeforlife.com/summer-kid…
Being outside can both on sunny and those rainy days too is never a waste of time but always a memory in the making, an adventure and an opportunity to learn and grow!
Baby sign language — when babies use modified gestures from American Sign Language — can be an effective communication tool. Teaching and practicing baby sign language also can be fun and give you and your child an opportunity to bond.
Active for Life always has such great ideas! Check out their post on a DIY mud kitchen for some fun messy play outside. Bonus your child will not only have a great time exploring but they will gain so many valuable skills too! activeforlife.com/how-to-mak…
Today is ‘do it for Dolly Day’.
“By coming together and getting behind the cause, people will encourage their mates to do the same and, before long, everyone will feel brave enough to speak out against bullying,” says Dolly’s father, Tick Everett.
Help your child cope with stress by talking about what may be causing it. Together, you can come up with a few solutions like cutting back on after-school activities, spending more time talking with parents or teachers, developing an exercise regimen, or keeping a journal.
Looking for ways to spend time as a family this Mother's Day? Active for Life has you covered with 10 great ideas to celebrate mom this Sunday. buff.ly/2R1HRGH
Yes, you can help your child be more empathetic! Try these practical tips to help children develop empathy and understand that others have different thoughts and feelings than they do
Rituals within family are so important. Think back to your own childhood... what stood out to you? It’s the small moments together that form a child’s feeling of connection and belonging ❤️
Do you have chalk at home? Pull it out for some great activity ideas from either Active for Life or S&S Blog!
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